Lobster Roll, Amagansett: The big sign says LUNCH at what has become an Amagansett local landmark. Here, and at the North Fork eatery with the same menu, the namesake lobster roll features a salad that combines lobster meat, celery and mayonnaise on a toasted hot dog bun.

Must-eat lobster rolls on Long Island

Updated August 1, 2015 11:49 AM

Lobster Roll, Amagansett: The big sign says LUNCH at what has become an Amagansett local landmark. Here, and at the North Fork eatery with the same menu, the namesake lobster roll features a salad that combines lobster meat, celery and mayonnaise on a toasted hot dog bun. (Credit: Ellen Watson)

Summertime means certain things on LI, and one culinary go-to finds the favorite of the sea jumping into any variety of buns.

From East Rockaway to the East End, here are some must-try lobster rolls.

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Summertime means certain things on LI, and one culinary go-to finds the favorite of the sea jumping into any variety of buns.

From East Rockaway to the East End, here are some must-try lobster rolls.

Selections from Peter M. Gianotti and Joan Reminick.

Singleton's Seafood Shack

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Singleton's Seafood Shack, Massapequa (Tobay Beach): The generous lobster roll at Singleton's is among the many offerings at the eatery by the sea. There's also another location at Tappan Beach in Glen Head.

Boca Kitchen Bar

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Boca Kitchen Bar, Glen Cove: At this waterside spot, the official Boca lobster roll is a reliable choice. It's meaty and ample, served with potato chips.

The Clam Bar At Bridge Marina

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The Clam Bar At Bridge Marina, Bayville: At the entryway to Bridge Marina, a small sign reading "Clam Bar" is the only indication of this outdoor spot where you eat under a canopy equipped with overheard fans. Here, the excellent lobster roll is made with lots of shellfish, some mayo, plus a little celery and chopped onion heaped onto a bun.

North Fork Food Truck

North Fork Food Truck, Southold (parked at North Fork Table and Inn, 57225 Main Rd.): From the food truck parked in the parking lot of one of Long Island's top restaurants comes this lobster roll wherein a toasted buttered bun is heaped with lobster meat, mixed with a little lemon-tarragon aioli. It hardly gets better. Check for hours, which change seasonally.

Lobster Roll

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Lobster Roll, Amagansett: The big sign says LUNCH at what has become an Amagansett local landmark. Here, and at the North Fork eatery with the same menu, the namesake lobster roll features a salad that combines lobster meat, celery and mayonnaise on a toasted hot dog bun.

South Edison

Jordan Lobster Farms

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Jordan Lobster Farms, Island Park: At Jordan Lobster Farms, you order your lobster roll at the counter and find a table indoors or within view of the Long Beach Bridge. The coral-hued salad is made with lobster meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery and scallions, and comes on a toasted hot dog bun.

Bay Vue

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Bay Vue, Lindenhurst: Bay Vue is a casual outdoor spot with indoor and outdoor seating and a water view. Lobster rolls are served starting in May, and feature big chunks of fresh lobster with just a touch of mayonnaise and a bit of celery.

Duryea’s Lobster Deck

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Duryeas Lobster Deck, Montauk: There may be no better place to enjoy a lobster roll than at this no-frills establishment consisting of a wooden deck overlooking Fort Pond Bay. The lobster salad is made with lobster meat, herb mayonnaise and celery and comes on lightly toasted brioche roll.

Smuggler Jack's

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Smuggler Jack's, Massapequa: At this spot, secreted away in a residential area, the lobster roll is a classic made with big chunks of lobster meat, Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, a little celery and just enough mayonnaise heaped over some greens on a buttery, toasted brioche bun.

PJ Lobsterhouse

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PJ Lobsterhouse, Port Jefferson: More of a hero than a roll, the lobster salad sandwich is made with freshly shucked lobster meat, mayonnaise, celery, black pepper and celery salt mixed together and served on Italian bread.

Reel

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Reel, East Rockaway: This waterside seafood spot offers two kinds of lobster rolls. One features a classic lobster salad made with mayo and celery served on a toasted brioche bun. The other, served warm, features the same kind of bun heaped with lobster meat drizzled with drawn butter.

Artie's South Shore Fish Market and Grill

Artie's South Shore Fish Market and Grill, Island Park: Here, the lobster salad is made with high quality fresh lobster meat (sometimes caught by owner Artie Hoerning), along with mayonnaise, a little tarragon, salt and pepper plus a dash of lemon. Its served on a toasted hot dog bun with lettuce and tomato.

Maroni Cuisine

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Maroni Cuisine, Northport: Chef Michael Maroni's lobster salad is made with lots of fresh Canadian lobster meat, chopped celery, a little mayo, a touch of Dijon, plus salt and pepper. It's piled onto a buttery French croissant, cut into the shape of a hot dog bun, and comes with Tater Tots and coleslaw. Available only at lunch and on weeknights.

Clam Bar

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Clam Bar, Amagansett: The eatery's excellent lobster roll is made with lots of shellfish, some mayo plus a little celery and chopped onion heaped onto a bun.